Hancock (formerly Tonight, He Comes)

[Brian in Mesa]

Will Smith Comes Tonight
Source: Variety
February 17, 2005

Columbia Pictures is negotiating to finance Tonight, He Comes as a vehicle for the studio's Hitch star Will Smith, reports Variety.

Jonathan Mostow will direct the story of a superhero who crash-lands in Sheepshead Bay, N.Y., and causes chaos as he romances a local housewife in an attempt to revitalize himself.

Written six years ago by Vincent Ngo, Tonight, He Comes has long been considered one of the better unmade scripts in town, says the trade. Michael Mann, who at one time was signed to direct, will produce the film with Akiva Goldsman.

Vince Gilligan (The X-Files) has already done a rewrite and will script another draft under Mostow's supervision once the Columbia deal is finalized. A holiday 2006 release is being eyed.

Mostow is developing several projects, including an untitled Paramount thriller he wrote, as well as Terminator 4.

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Hey, cheese - you know anything about this one? I know you are the resident script-master.

 

[thirty-two]

Vince Gilligan (The X-Files) has already done a rewrite and will script another draft under Mostow's supervision once the Columbia deal is finalized.

My favorite X-Files writer..... go Vince!!

 

[Gee!]

blah blah blah x-files blah blah blah

lets get to the good stuff

Is Will Smith gonna be in this?

All that fancy smancy hollywood talk (i.e transcript, vehicle) has me confused if he will be in it or not.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Is Will Smith gonna be in this?

All that fancy smancy hollywood talk (i.e transcript, vehicle) has me confused if he will be in it or not.

This is from E! Online, sounds like Gee's kind of hero, in the beginning at least.

Will Smith's Superhero Effort
Thursday February 17, 2005

The Fresh Prince is preparing to don a superhero cape.

Fresh off the record-breaking opening of Hitch, Will Smith has signed on for Tonight He Comes, a drama about a down-and-out superhero who drinks, smokes and has one-night stands to assuage his general discontentment.

After he is drawn to a married woman, the disillusioned hero develops a new outlook on life.

Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines) is set to direct the film and Akiva Goldsman and Michael Mann will produce.

Former X-Files writer and executive producer Vince Gilligan penned the current incarnation of the script; the original was written by Vincent Ngo.

Tonight has long been on film executives' list of best unproduced films, but due to its dark undertones, has reportedly been difficult to get off the ground.

However, given Smith's recent batting average, the film stands a good chance of being a box office hit.

Per BoxOfficeMojo.com, the Men in Black star has a weekend opening average of $34.2 million--more than any other actor.

Since Smith has proven adept at inspiring the movie-going public to part with their hard-earned dollars, he is now channeling his star power into boosting knowledge of the AIDS virus.

The actor will host Nelson Mandela's AIDS awareness concert on Mar. 16 in South Africa, which will feature performances by Annie Lennox, India.Arie and Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor with Bad Company's Paul Rodgers on vocals.

The event is focused on highlighting the plight of South African women and girls who are more than six times more likely than men to become infected with the virus, Mandela said Thursday.

"We do not treat our women with enough dignity and respect," Mandela said. "We must mobilize to act, and act soon, before it is too late."

 

[Gee!]

This is from E! Online, sounds like Gee's kind of hero, in the beginning at least.

Will Smith's Superhero Effort
Thursday February 17, 2005

The Fresh Prince is preparing to don a superhero cape.

Fresh off the record-breaking opening of Hitch, Will Smith has signed on for Tonight He Comes, a drama about a down-and-out superhero who drinks, smokes and has one-night stands to assuage his general discontentment.

Sounds like a classic movie!

 

[phxrising]

Hancock

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0448157/


A hard-living alcoholic superhero (Will Smith) who has fallen out of favor with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife (Theron) of the public relations professional (Bateman) who's trying to repair his image.


You tube Preview -

http://youtube.com/watch?v=rZQQgvhn4jg


Looks like it could be good.

 

[D-Dogg]

just from the description above, I chuckled. Sounds interesting.

 

[Zeno]

I saw the preview for this before National Treasure...looks funny and worth seeing.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

That was a funny trailer...

 

[carrrnuttt]

Here's a better trailer from tonight's American Idol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1hsKYtez4w

 

[Cheesebeef]

read the production script a while back. set your expectations to somewhat low. the script never settled on what tone it wanted to strike and was all over the place. JMO.

 

[Gaddabout]

read the production script a while back. set your expectations to somewhat low. the script never settled on what tone it wanted to strike and was all over the place. JMO.

Love it when producers agree they need a romanction dramedy to appease all audiences. It works, though. There's an Austrian playing the role of Gov. of Califorinia who can prove it.

 

[Ryanwb]

I'm glad they changed the name from "Tonight, he Comes". Sounds Gee rated

 

[SuperSpck]

read the production script a while back. set your expectations to somewhat low. the script never settled on what tone it wanted to strike and was all over the place. JMO.

Love it when producers agree they need a romanction dramedy to appease all audiences. It works, though. There's an Austrian playing the role of Gov. of Califorinia who can prove it.

Well thanks for totally peeing on my cheerio parade fellas.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Well thanks for totally peeing on my cheerio parade fellas.

hey it could be good, I just suggest lowering your expectations. that way if it's not great, at least you won't be dissappointed and if it is, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[SuperSpck]

hey it could be good, I just suggest lowering your expectations. that way if it's not great, at least you won't be dissappointed and if it is, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

So sorta like I watch Cardinal games?

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Hancock???

how can there not be a thread about the new will smith movie?? the trailer looks terrific!

 

[dreamcastrocks]

how can there not be a thread about the new will smith movie?? the trailer looks terrific!

Not sure. It does look pretty good.

 

[Shane]

Cant wait for it. Looks fantastic!

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I can wait. It will look great on Bluray.

 

[Shane]

I can wait. It will look great on Bluray.

But will look even better at the Digital DLP projection screen theatre in full movie screen splendor just a mile form my house!

 

[Gaddabout]

I vote this movie most likely to disappoint.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

how can there not be a thread about the new will smith movie?? the trailer looks terrific!

There's been a thread for this film since February 16th, 2005.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ3OtzPFn5g

 

[Zeno]

I vote this movie most likely to disappoint.

You mean it will take that title away from Cloverfield?